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Supreme Court climate case, Nasdaq record, Spain snap election, Gulf storm watch, Lamar Jackson

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Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Boulder's climate lawsuit

On the first day of its new term, the Supreme Court heard Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, which asks whether local governments can sue energy companies in state court over climate damage. Several conservative justices sounded skeptical of letting the case…

✔ Sources: AP via News4JAX, Colorado Newsline

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Nasdaq closes at a record as tech stocks rise

The Nasdaq composite rose about 1% to a record close Monday, led by big tech stocks including Nvidia. The S&P 500 gained about 0.7% and the Dow about 0.2%. Software maker PTC jumped about 33% after France's Schneider Electric agreed to buy it in a $22.6…

✔ Sources: Reuters via MarketScreener, TheStreet

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez calls a snap election for Nov. 29

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early general election for Nov. 29 after opposition parties blocked his emergency housing measures, which aimed to curb evictions and real-estate speculation. Anger over housing costs has grown after a…

✔ Sources: AP via Times of Israel, The National

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Forecasters watch a Gulf disturbance that could become a tropical storm

The National Hurricane Center gives a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico a high chance of becoming at least a tropical depression this week as it drifts slowly north. Forecasters say heavy rain is the main threat for the northern Gulf Coast and…

✔ Sources: Fox Weather, American Press

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Lamar Jackson is day-to-day with an ankle injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is day-to-day with an ankle injury he suffered late in the first half of Sunday's 24-18 win over Tennessee. Coach Jesse Minter said Monday he doesn't think it will be 'crazy long-term' but didn't know Jackson's…

✔ Sources: AP via Yahoo Sports, BaltimoreRavens.com, NFL.com

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